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[WalkingWicket37]

The forum is alive! Since its been down I've purchased a few things I didn't need and even enquired about a new car, withdraw symptoms make you do funny things!
To fill the void left by the lack of CBF, a few of us (myself, @simonmay5, @petehosk & @Northern monkey) went to Swindon to visit Uzi Sports.
We were greeted by Asad and Uzi, both of whom did everything in their power to make us feel welcom. To those of you who have never been to Uzi Sports, just do it. Words simply do not do the place justice. I have never see so many bats in one place before!

There were some unbelievable bats on display, personal highlights being the H4L monsters, some of the piggies the CAs I have ever seen and a lovely Newbery GT with the Cadbury stickers.
Sadly we weren't allowed to use a ball to Ping test the bats, Asad had a rather large repair bill for the damaged ceiling after Simon did this at his Birmingham store and didn't want a repeat performance! 

Anyway, enough waffle, it's time for the pictures to do the talking. I didn't get any pictures of half the stuff downstairs or take any upstairs, so these don't do the shop justice really.








I was very sensible and didn't buy anything I didn't "need"
I left with 2 pairs of horizon test socks, 2 pairs of asics sweat bands, an aero box and a packet of variable bounce balls for the club coach.



Oh yeah, and a New Balance DC580+ bat, but that's for a different topic! 

[simonmay5]

Some very special bats that's for sure mate including this stunning ca

[Uzi Sports]

We have the following 2 NB bats left at fantastic price, both 2.10. In my view the shape is better than the one produced this year.
can't buy better bat than these for the price
http://uzisports.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=65_77_563&product_id=1654

[Woodyspin]

Is it just me that doesnt like the duck bill shape? I see too many people toe ending ball, especially myself! I'd rather more wood at the tow than at the shoulders

[Uzi Sports]

A lot of professional people are using duck bill shape now a days

[simonmay5]

A lot of professional people are using duck bill shape now a days

One on the left looks stunning mate

[Uzi Sports]

One on the left looks stunning mate

True, they both ping well, one on left has about 10 grains

[ProCricketer1982]

A lot of professional people are using duck bill shape now a days

Sadly no one playing amateur cricket is pro so toe end plenty

[Woodyspin]

Sadly no one playing amateur cricket is pro so toe end plenty

Exactly what im saying

[WalkingWicket37]

Sadly no one playing amateur cricket is pro so toe end plenty

I'll tell our Bermudan international player you said hello next time he plays club cricket...

I'm sure Ryan Duffied was playing Southern Electric Premier League last season too, I know you don't like T20 but I'm sure playing in the Big Bash does make you a pro 

[trypewriter]

Is that really a 2lb 5oz monster on the scales?

[Uzi Sports]

i think the bat was too heavy (3.0lb) , broke our scales.
i am only joking, the actual weight is 3.0 lb

[WalkingWicket37]

i think the bat was too heavy (3.0lb) , broke our scales.
i am only joking, the actual weight is 3.0 lb

I think it was the 2lb15.5 one and we wedged the handle so it was 10lb lighter (we went for that weight so we remembered the actual weight when someone noticed the picture) 

[Uzi Sports]

I think it was the 2lb15.5 one and we wedged the handle so it was 10lb lighter (we went for that weight so we remembered the actual weight when someone noticed the picture) 

it does pick up like 2.5 

[WalkingWicket37]

it does pick up like 2.5 

To anyone who hasn't picked ap a H4L monster this is a good indicator of the pick up.
None of them "feel" anything like their dead weight (which would be like trying to use a railway sleeper on a bit scaffold pole!

That said they aren't tools for precision, and the field may drop when the opposition see you come out to bat with one